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Assistant Director (.8 FTE) - Career Center

Summary:The Career Center, invites applications for an Assistant Director position. This .8 FTE position that will work full time during the academic year and one day per week for 6 pay periods during the Spring/Summer. Spring/Summer for 2018 will be from May 6, 2018 - August 5, 2018, dates to change each year.

Counsel and advise current/prospective liberal arts, business, public service and social science students and alumni, regarding short and long-term career planning; internship procedures; interview techniques; resume/cover letter development; and conducting job searches

Conduct group presentations for current and prospective students and alumni regarding Career Center procedures and employability issues

Assist with preparation of career fairs, employer panels and employment workshops / events for students and alumni

Make employer visitations to facilitate linkages between employers and students / alumni, promote internships, obtain feedback regarding students, and promote GVSU and its students and graduates

Facilitate introductions and meetings between alumni/company recruiting representative and Deans and Directors

Interface with faculty and staff to aid in the development of sound, practical internship and career guidance activities

Responsibilities – Non-essential Functions

Create and implement marketing efforts to students, employers and faculty with a goal of increasing awareness and participation in office events, internship experiences, and full-time employment opportunities

Work with recent alumni in a wide range of fields to develop new employment opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students

Research hiring trends to identify employment opportunities within new companies, industries and geographic areas

Identify alumni within target companies to assist with recruiting efforts

Coordinate alumni volunteers for a wide array of programs and events

Supervise or share in supervision of CSAL graduate assistants

Attend events planned by student organizations

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Department/Division: The Career Center – Division of Student Services

Campus: Allendale

Application Deadline Date: March 30, 2018

How To Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select "Apply now". Please include a cover letter and resume. On the application you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

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Counsel and advise current/prospective liberal arts, business, public service and social science students and alumni, regarding short and long-term career planning; internship procedures; interview techniques; resume/cover letter development; and conducting job searches. This is a .8 FTE that will work full time during the academic year and one day per week for 6 pay periods during the Spring/Summer.

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Counsel and advise current/prospective liberal arts, business, public service and social science students and alumni, regarding short and long-term career planning; internship procedures; interview techniques; resume/cover letter development; and conducting job searches. This is a .8 FTE that will work full time during the academic year and one day per week for 6 pay periods during the Spring/Summer.